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Positive character traits in literature are explored in this character development and literacy lesson. Learners listen to Cinderella by Charles Perrault and Little Gold Star by Robert D. San Souci, followed by a discussion comparing the positive traits of the characters. They complete a graphic organizer and compare and contrast these two versions of a familiar fairy tale.

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character development, characters, cinderella, fairy tales, compare and contrast, kindness, caring

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character development, cinderella, compare and contrast, fairy tales, positive character traits, random acts of kindness, english language arts
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1st - 3rd
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English Language Arts
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